EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE - HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Program Requirements
The Master of Science degree in Exercise
and Sport Science-Human Performance is an interdisciplinary
program of study for those interested in learning and applying
scientific principles to training of physically active
individuals and athletes at all levels (e.g. recreational, high
school, college, professional). Areas of study include
physiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Students in Human
Performance can choose an emphasis in applied sport science or
strength and conditioning. Students select a thesis option (32
credits) or a non-thesis (32 credits). Students choosing the
non-thesis option must successful complete written comprehensive
examinations at the end of the program. At least one-half of the
credits must be earned at the 700 level.
Students interested in studying the responses and adaptations to
the training of athletes, pursuing a career as a sport coach or
strength and conditioning coach, or working in fitness/athletic
enhancement centers are encouraged to apply to this graduate
program.
Graduate Preparation Goals:
·
Serve as head or assistant
strength and conditioning coach for high school, DI, DII or DIII
university sports or professional and semi-professional sports.
·
Prepare sport coaches to apply
sport science to their training programs.
·
Serve as fitness professional in
health club, fitness facility or corporate fitness facility
·
Pursue a doctoral degree and
career as an exercise scientist (teaching and research at the
university level)
Application deadline is February 1 of each
year for fall and summer semesters.
At least one-half of the credits must be
earned at the 700 level. Students choosing the non-thesis option
must successfully complete written comprehensive examinations at
the end of the program.
APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE EMPHASIS
Prerequisite courses (or equivalent) and requirements for admission:
| GRE Scores | Credits | |
| ESS 205 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ESS 206 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 302 | Physiology of Exercise | 2 |
| ESS 303 | Biomechanics | 2 |
Course Requirements: (32 credits)
| Category A -Research
Thesis Option (12 credits) |
Credits | |
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| ESS 799 | Research: Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Non-thesis Option (6 credits) | Credits | |
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| Category B - Core Requirements (11-12 credits) | ||
| ESS 750 | Mechanics and Analysis of Movement | 3 |
| ESS 768 | Psychomotor Bases of Skilled Performance | 3 |
| ESS 770 | Physiology of Activity | 3 |
| One of the following: | Credits | |
| ESS 761 | Lab Techniques - Biomechanics | 2 |
| ESS 762 | Lab Techniques - Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 763 | Laboratory Techniques - Motor Learning | 2 |
| Category C – Electives (other courses may
be selected with consent of program director) Thesis Option (8-9 credits) Non-thesis Option (14-15 credits) |
Credits | |
| ESS 545 | Planning Facilities in Physical Activity and Sport | 3 |
| ESS 560 | Clinical Forum - Appropriate Topics | 6 max. |
| ESS 732 | Advanced Athletic Activity Injury Management | 3 |
| ESS 733 | Advanced Athletic Training Clinical | 3 |
| ESS 734 | Effective Instruction in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ESS 739 | Current Issues in Sport Law | 3 |
| ESS 740 | Reading/Writing in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ESS 742 | Perceptual Motor Development of Children | 3 |
| ESS 747 | Advanced Principles of Athletic Enhancement | 3 |
| ESS 749 | Psychological Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| ESS 766 | Sports in American Culture | 3 |
| ESS 769 | Application of Muscle Physiology to Strength/Power Training | 3 |
| ESS 784 | Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 789 | Internship: Human Performance | 3 |
| ESS 794 | 1-3 | |
| ESS 795 | Independent Study | 1-3, 6 max. |
| ESS 796 | 1-3 | |
| ESS 797 | 1-3 | |
| ESS 798 | 1-3 | |
| BIO 524 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| BIO 535 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 565 | Neurophysiology | 3 |
| BIO 718 | Advanced Human Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 719 | Advanced Human Physiology II | 4 |
*Total combined credits for all reading
classes may be no greater than three.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EMPHASIS
Prerequisite courses (or equivalent)
and requirements for admission:
| GRE Scores | Credits | |
| ESS 205 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ESS 206 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 302 | Physiology of Exercise | 2 |
| ESS 303 | Biomechanics | 2 |
| ESS 368 | Strength Training Theory and Techniques | 2 |
| Two letters of recommendation CSCS preferred |
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Course Requirements: (32 credits)
| Category A –Research Thesis Option (12 credits) |
Credits | |
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| ESS 799 | Research: Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Non-Thesis Option (6 credits) | ||
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| Category B -Core Requirements
(18 credits) |
Credits | |
| ESS 747 | Advanced Principles in Athletic Enhancement | 3 |
| ESS 750 | Mechanics & Analysis of Movement | 3 |
| ESS 768 | Psychomotor Bases of Skilled Performance | 3 |
| ESS 769 | Application of Muscle Physiology to Strength/Power Training | |
| ESS 770 | Physiology of Activity | 3 |
| ESS 789 | Internship: Human Performance | 3 |
| Category C –Electives (other courses may be
selected with consent of program director) Thesis Option (2 credits minimum) Non-Thesis Option (8 credits minimum) |
Credits | |
| ESS 545 | Planning Facilities in Physical Therapy Activity and Sport | 3 |
| ESS 560 | Clinical Forum – Appropriate Topics | 2-3, 6 max. |
| ESS 702 | Sport Administration | 2 |
| ESS 738 | Financial Management for Sport Program | 3 |
| ESS 739 | Current Issues in Sport Law | 3 |
| ESS 749 | Psychological Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| ESS 754 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| ESS 760 | Problems in Athletics | 3 |
| ESS 766 | Sports in American Culture | 3 |
| ESS 795 | Independent Study | 1-3, 6 max. |
RESEARCH EMPHASIS (Thesis only)
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
This emphasis is currently not available.
RESEARCH EMPHASIS (Thesis only)
BIOMECHANICS
This emphasis currently is not available.